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How Matt Clark’s pre-academic life and voracious desire to learn prepared him to take over one of the country’s leading fruit breeding programs.

Researchers revealed that Minnesota's knotweeds issue is more complex than originally understood. They recommend adaptive management strategies to tackle infestations.

Knotweeds are shrub-like invasive plants with semi-woody stems and can grow up to 9 feet tall. The plants form dense patches and displace native vegetation.

Eight years after its original cross-breed, the deeply purple tuber is nearing its public release.

View our seminar speaker lineup and recordings for the fall semester. Want to attend a seminar? Stay up to date with events by adding the Plant Science Google Calendar.

Learn how the Landscape Scholars Internship program significantly impacts students by immersing them in transformative, real-world projects that enhance their skills and contribute to meaningful experience in the field of horticulture.

Meet Matt Clark, a cold-hardy grape expert and the new head of the University’s esteemed fruit-crop breeding program.

Introducing Marie Abbey, a researcher in the Anderson Flower Breeding and Germplasm Lab. Discover how she transitioned from a career in marketing to a passion for horticulture!

The Department of Horticultural Science is thrilled to welcome Dr. Mike Wilson as our newest Teaching Specialist!

Meet Jessi Huege, Researcher in the Shannon Potato Breeding Lab, and learn about her path from art to horticulture! 

CFANS Insights survey shows Minnesotans hanker for home-grown apples, proclaim the iconic U of M variety their favorite.